Building sustainable businesses and strategies through e-waste management: “Turning an e-challenge into an e-opportunity ” “ Forum on Environmentally Sound Management of E-waste in Latin America” Montevideo, Uruguay - March 12 th, 2013

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The electronics and technology industries are defined by their rapid speed of change. We are prepared to handle this increasing momentum through its unique vision for electronic recycling and reuse. Our focused expertise on recycling and reuse allows our corporate partners to maximize their revenue on obsolete and end of life products. Started operations in Latin America in 1998 Mission

Our Contribution to Recycling Take-back and Recycling programs require diligent design and planning, sustainability, transparency and environmental friendliness

Mexico First started in 2006 Chile Brazil Peru Ecuador Colombia Take back programs in Latin America Consumer free recycling programs with cellphone brands and cellphone operators

Recycling Challenges Educating consumers that electronic recycling is good for the environment and therefore benefits everyone in society. Definition of e-waste as legislation to allow the proper management and exportation of used electronics. Lack of legitimate in-country recycling/refining facilities requires all materials to be exported increasing cost and complexities. Logistics cost, national recycling campaigns are expensive.

Recovered value being used to support environmental programs Decrease volume of electronic materials sent to land fills Decrease the use of natural resources Recycling Benefits Helps to sustain the environment for future generations

Belmont Trading achievements in Latin America * Regional recycling projects initiated in 2002 covering at least 17 countries around Latin America and the Caribbean. * One of the first companies offering world class recycling services in Latin America. * We provide consistent results in most of the countries in Latin America thru or own facilities or partner network *Participated in a number of media and public events in order to raise awareness of recycling initiatives in Latin America

Consuelo Velarde Reuse, Reduce, Recycle ….